One way, uphill, narrow dirt, numerous switchbacks: Sounds like fun!!

On the starting line..with the warning sign

The driver's side of the road goes straight down into the valley

The left side poles are warnings to road workers:  Stray and may not find your remains

ESTES PARK, CO - - Today was adventure time.  We arrived in Estes yesterday after a 40-mile west to east drive through Rocky Mountain National Park to get there.  This morning we figured a short, 9-mile drive on the original  road (built between 1913-20) to Fall River Pass (11,794') would be a bit of a challenge, but very scenic.  My average speed on Old Fall River Road was, maybe, 10 mph if that tells you anything. 
      As the road is dirt, it is not groomed so there are pot holes; tight switchbacks with deep grooves worn by drivers with ambition, but little skill and drop-offs to make your heart flutter...a bit more fun then Glacier NP's Going-to-the Sun road.
     The photos can't do the ride justice.  The scenery is spectacular.  I was the one driving so I got glimpses between looking for potholes in shady sections and plotting serpentine paths around ditch-like grooves in the sharp turns. 
     The reviews Lydia read before we set out ranged from downright terrifying to great scenery to: been there, done that and not going back again.
     Myself:  I rather enjoyed it and having an astute observer is a great plus.   And who do you think shot the photos while I kept a tight grip on the steering wheel with both hands.